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JHS students teach financial literacy to first-grade students at Pleasant Ave.
Last month, students in Christine Krempa’s Personal Finance class at Johnstown High School had the opportunity to teach financial literacy concepts to some of the District’s youngest learners at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School. During two classroom visits, high school juniors and seniors visited all five first-grade classrooms to deliver Junior Achievement lessons that introduced the…
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GJSD Hosts Community Summer Swim Program July 6 – August 13
The Greater Johnstown School District will host a swim program this summer giving community members of all ages the opportunity to use the indoor pool at the Johnstown High School (1 Sir Bills Circle, Johnstown, NY 12095) under the supervision of certified lifeguards. Beginning Monday, July 6, the pool will be open to the public…
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JHS Class of 2026 unearths time capsule from 2017
Students from the Class of 2026 were only in third grade at the former Glebe Street Elementary School when they buried a time capsule in honor of the school’s landmark 50th anniversary celebration back in 2017. After nine years of anticipation, the original teachers and students gathered once again to unearth a piece of their…
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A Cherished Johnstown Tradition: Graduation Fireworks Set for June 26
The Greater Johnstown School District would like to make our neighbors near Knox Field aware that a short fireworks show will take place on Friday evening, June 26, immediately following Johnstown’s 7 p.m. graduation ceremony outside on Knox Field. We understand that fireworks can be disruptive to people and pets, and we wanted to provide…
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JHS celebrates the “Top Ten” students from the Class of 2026
Johnstown High School Principal Nick Snow announced the Top Ten students of Johnstown’s graduating Class of 2026, including Valedictorian Ian Yucha and Salutatorian Ayla Naselli. Graduation will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on Knox Field. GJSD’s Top Ten students include: Ian Yucha, Valedictorian Ian Yucha, the son of Steven and Laura…
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D’Amore & Richardson recognized for service to the GJSD Board of Education
At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, June 11, Superintendent of Schools Alicia Koster recognized Board President Dave D’Amore and Board Member Joyel Richardson for their dedicated service to the District as they prepare to conclude their terms on June 30. D’Amore and Richardson did not seek reelection this year. In May, voters…
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Commencement Activities Class of 2026
*NOTE: Graduation announcements are NOT tickets of admission. The tickets handed out at rehearsal must be used for admission. STATEMENT OF GRADUATION GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO DRESS: WITH RESPECT TO BEHAVIOR: WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT: IT IS HOPED THAT THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL ENSURE THAT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY WILL BE A DIGNIFIED AND MEMORABLE EVENT.
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June Regents and Final Exams
The Regents Exams and Final Exams* calendar can be found by clicking here. Please note that Spanish 8H Speaking, GEM Presentations, and APPLE Presentations will all be by invite only. Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Russo will plan this with your student. The 8th grade class will not be in during any day that a Regents exam will be…
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12 Johnstown educators granted tenure
At its May 20 Board of Education meeting, the GJSD Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who were recommended for tenure by Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster. Tenure marks an important professional milestone, recognizing educators who have demonstrated a strong commitment to student learning, collaboration, and excellence in the classroom. We thank these…
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GJSD names Andrea Polikoski principal of Warren Street Elementary School, serving students in grades 2-4
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Alicia D. Koster announced the appointment of longtime educator Andrea Polikoski as principal of Warren Street Elementary School, where she will oversee students in grades 2 through 4. The appointment, effective July 1, was approved at the District’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday, May 20. Polikoski joins the Johnstown district after…